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  • With Yeeo—a web app—individuals have the privilege of saving their time and cost of printing cards, which often end up being dumped and ensure their money is invested elsewhere.
  • Yeeo’s business strategy brings together environmental conservation and this vision to help enterprises save billions spent on card printing.
  • Dubai-based Yeeo has already secured intellectual property rights in 179 countries around the world.

As I navigated through the bustling crowd of delegates from around the world at the Startups Showcase during the AIM Congress 2024, I felt a gentle tug on my jacket. It was Abdullah AlShetiwi, a determined look in his eyes and a welcoming smile on his face.

As I reached out to offer my business card to Abdullah, he intercepted with a gesture, saving me the customary exchange. Instead, he swiftly pulled out his phone, suggesting we swap contacts via a QR Code. With a quick scan …

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  • Four innovators from Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, and Uganda, selected from a shortlist of 16, vie for the £50,000 (over $62,000) Africa Prize.
  • Their innovations encompass recycling in construction, AI tools for healthcare and farming, and reengineered waste collection, addressing crucial societal needs.
  • The three runners-up will each receive £15,000 (over $18,000), while a £5,000 (over $6,000) prize titled ‘One to Watch’ will be awarded to the most promising business among the shortlist.
  • Since 2014, the Africa Prize has empowered nearly 150 entrepreneurs across 23 African countries, creating over 28,000 jobs and positively impacting more than 10 million people with their innovative products and services.

The Royal Academy of Engineering is set to host the final showdown of the 10th Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, the continent’s premier engineering accolade, on June 13, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya. Out of an initial pool of 16 visionary innovators crafting sustainable, scalable engineering solutions …

  • Russian Investment Forum at AIM Congress 2024 highlighted Russia’s robust economic standing.
  • Various Russian regions showcased unique investment opportunities, from the Far East’s oil and gas sector to Tatarstan’s diverse industries.
  • Discussions also revolved around innovation and technology, with an emphasis on Abu Dhabi’s potential as a global technology hub.

Amidst the grandeur of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), the Russian Investment Forum emerged as a unique centre of opportunities during the 2024 AIM Congress.

Under the International Partners’ Track, this forum brought together luminaries from Russia’s business landscape to showcase the nation’s unique investment propositions and affirm Abu Dhabi’s suitability as a global technology hub.

Spearheading the discussions was Sergey Katyrin, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation. Katyrin painted a picture of Russia’s robust economic stature, ranking first in Europe and fifth globally in terms of GDP.

He cited Russia’s …

  • Gebeya and Microsoft aim to bridge the gap between Africa’s burgeoning tech-savvy youth and the global digital economy.
  • The pair is building a thriving digital workforce in Africa, capable of leading the next wave of global innovation.
  • With over 10,000 developers already registered since its announcement, the initiative is rapidly gaining momentum across economies in Africa.

In an initiative that is poised to redefine Africa’s digital path, Gebeya Inc., in partnership with Microsoft, has launched the Microsoft Talent Cloud ecosystem, targeting the empowerment of 300,000 African tech talents by 2027.

This pioneering platform, which is powered by Gebeya’s Talent Cloud technology, aims to bridge the gap between Africa’s burgeoning tech-savvy youth and the global digital economy.

Through a training program in Microsoft-focused cloud and AI skills, the undertaking offers African tech professionals access to learning resources, job opportunities, and a network spanning over 30,000 Microsoft partners and customers.

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  • Gen AI can improve efficiency and effectiveness in various financial sector applications.
  • In the next three to five years, gen AI has the potential to revolutionize banks.
  • AI can even plan overall strategy and banks to adopt or be left behind.

Generative AI is the new frontier for scientific developments and the financial sector should not be left behind. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now used by financial institutions to model analytics, automate manual tasks, and synthesize unstructured content, sector experts say.

“In the next three to five years, Gen AI has the potential to revolutionize banks…changing entire risk and compliance functions,” notes Rahul Agarwal, Andreas Kremer, Ida Kristensen, and Angela Luge in an article published by advisory firm McKinsey and Company.

In their paper, How Generative AI Can Help Banks Manage Risk and Compliance, the researchers and financial experts describe how Gen AI can improve efficiency and effectiveness …

  • Customers of Liquid C2 can expect heightened security measures, access to advanced cloud technologies, and a commitment to securing their digital assets.
  • Businesses are increasingly turning to Gen AI to drive operational efficiencies, says Thomas Kurian, CEO, Google Cloud.
  • This alliance builds on a November 2023 agreement where Liquid C2 and Google Cloud agreed to bolster cybersecurity and cloud services in Africa.

In a deal that is poised to transform the digital economy of Africa, tech company Liquid C2 has struck a deal with global technology giant Google Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse Anthropic.

This strategic partnership is set to deliver a suite of advanced cloud, cybersecurity solutions, and cutting-edge generative AI (Gen AI) capabilities to African businesses, heralding a new era of digital innovation and security across economies.

Liquid C2, a pan-African technology group, is at the forefront of this initiative, promising its customers enhanced security measures, …

  • Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA) seeks to bridge the digital skills gap in African countries, enhancing employability and meeting the evolving talent requirements of Africans.
  • Since its inception, SADA has provided training to over 7,000 beneficiaries across 35 African countries, covering a wide range of digital transformation topics.
  • Smart Africa’s goal is to transition the continent into a knowledge economy by ensuring affordable access to broadband and promoting the use of ICTs.

The World Bank is partnering with Smart Africa to accelerate the expansion of the Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA) from a national to a regional focus as part of the Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (WARDIP). This partnership aims to advance regional integration of digital markets through a $20 million grant for 5 years.

The focus of this partnership is to expand the existing national-level SADA initiative to a regional level as part of WARDIP. This expansion …

  • Startups seeking to scale across Africa face a unique set of communication challenges.
  • While culture, infrastructure woes, and regulations pose significant challenges, innovation offers opportunities to overcome these hurdles.
  • Players in the industry such as Beem are developing effective enterprise communication products that firms can tap into to scale their operations across Africa.

Africa is emerging as a hotspot for entrepreneurial activity, with startups acrborsa prima classe jock strap deuce vaughn jersey latex hood air jordan 1 low flyease air jordan 1 low flyease uberlube luxury lubricant 8 ft kayak oregon football jerseys inflatable kayak yeezy shoes under 1000 nike air jordan 1 elevate low custom sublimated hockey jerseys 8 ft kayak decathlon bmx oss various industries in different economies scaling up. However, as these startups expand across economies, they are encountering a unique set of communication challenges that often jeopardize their success.

From navigating the maze of cultural …

  • Ransomware Attacks and backdoors are the leading threats Kenyans contend with
  • According to the CAK, Kenya experienced 860 million cyberattacks in 2022–2023.
  • Check Point Research has also identified ransomware Attacks among the first rising in Africa.

Kenya was the second most attacked country by cybercriminals in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa region (META), according to new data released by cybersecurity solutions provider Kaspersky.

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